Observations on the vegetation of an Avalon bog pond

Observations are made on the vegetation of a bog pond on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland. A general description is given of the pond and surrounding district, as well as the results of a line transect across the encroaching mat. Some consideration is given to the relationship between the Avalon...

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Main Author: Smith, Hilda Eleanor
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland 1970
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Online Access:https://research.library.mun.ca/7218/
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Summary:Observations are made on the vegetation of a bog pond on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland. A general description is given of the pond and surrounding district, as well as the results of a line transect across the encroaching mat. Some consideration is given to the relationship between the Avalon vegetation and that of the mainland. -- A record of Utricularia purpurea Walt. is reported for Newfoundland. -- A list is included of vascular plants and bryophytes collected from the margin, the mat, the bottom, and the open water.